For Immediate Release | Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Contact: Maggie Meyers at 724-263-9826 or maggie@wacharters.wpenginepowered.com Seattle—As part of its mission to advocate and support the development of high-quality charter public schools, the Washington State Charter...
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Ashé Preparatory Academy Approved to Open a K-8 School in Skyway/West Hill
For Immediate Release | Friday, June 22, 2018 Contact: Maggie Meyers at maggie@wacharters.wpenginepowered.com or (724) 263-9826 With Unanimous Support, Washington State Charter School Commission Authorizes Culturally-Responsive Model Designed to Develop Tomorrow’s...
Our Statement on Washington Supreme Court’s Final McCleary Order
For Immediate Release | On June 7, the state Supreme Court issued its final order on the McCleary case. In response, WA Charters issued the following statement: The state Supreme Court’s final McCleary order represents a significant step toward ensuring that public...
1,500 Students, Teachers and Parents Gather in Olympia to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Charter Public Schools’ Constitutionality
For Immediate Release | May 17, 2018 CONTACT: Maggie Meyers at (724) 263-9826 or Salman Akhtar at (609) 558-1004 Charter Public School Students from Across Washington State Participate in a Day of Learning and Action on the morning of the State Supreme Court’s Hearing...
Our Statement on Upcoming State Supreme Court Hearing on Charter Case
For Immediate Release | May 2, 2018 Today, the Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) released the following statement: "We are aware that some have called on a state Supreme Court justice to recuse from the latest legal challenge to Washington’s...
Willow Public School Announces Building
For Immediate Release | Thursday, March 22, 2017 CONTACT: Maggie Meyers at 724-263-9826 or maggie@wacharters.wpenginepowered.com Walla Walla's First Charter Public School Finds a Home at Last, Prepares to Welcome Students and Teachers for 2018 Launch Walla Walla, WA –...
Tribal Schools, Education Experts and Business Leaders Recognized as Key Voices in El Centro Lawsuit by State Supreme Court
For Immediate Release | October 19, 2017 Big Win for Charter Public Schools as Supreme Court Recognizes Tribal Schools, Education Experts and Business Leaders as Key Voices in Lawsuit Despite opposition from lobbying groups, the state Supreme Court accepted every...
Our Statement on Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ Visit to Washington State
For Immediate Release | October 10, 2017 This week’s anticipated appearance of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in Washington has engendered passionate conversation. In light of this, WA Charters would like to offer a few words reaffirming our organization’s...
Promising Gains for Washington’s Charter Public School Students
For Immediate Release | September 13, 2017 Contact: Maggie Meyers at maggie@wacharters.wpenginepowered.com Seattle – The Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) today released a summary of statewide test results that indicate compelling rates of...
King County Charter Schools Students to Benefit from $20,000 through Trauma-Informed and Restorative Justice Grants
For Immediate Release | Thursday, September 7, 2017 Contact: Maggie Meyers at maggie@wacharters.wpenginepowered.com or 724-263-9826 WA Charters and Seneca Family of Agency Receive Funding through King County's Best Starts for Kids Initiative Seattle – The Washington...